Some of my favorite finds from the expo are below:

Bento™ boxes by Rubbermaid

2 in 1 Recycler by Rubbermaid

Hidden Recycler by Rubbermaid

Clever Container Organizing Trays by Rubbermaid

Tote Buddy

Getting Organized Magazine

ShelfGenie Toll-free 1-(888)-218-8548

Ready Tab™ File Folders by Pendaflex

Clear Command® Hooks by 3M

Chalkboard Adhesive Labels

SmartTrakr Free App & Website Account by CubeSmart

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Happy organizing!
Diane

I was introduced to ShelfGenie a number of years ago and was intrigued with this company’s quality of product. The pullout shelves are made from Baltic birch and have full extension drawer glides. What makes these pullouts even more irresistible; is that they come with a lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.

This year at the 2012 National Association of Professional Organizer Conference and Expo I was not at all surprised that ShelfGenie received the Excellence Award from NAPO. This is an award given to only one company per year. Congratulations to ShelfGenie!

ShelfGenie is nationwide company and offers free in-home consultations for design and pricing. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, call 888-218-8548. You can learn more about ShelfGenie at http://shelfgenie.com

Wishing you organizing success!
Diane

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Whether you love to organize or are in need of organization, there is a new magazine on the market for you – Getting Organized Magazine. I discovered this magazine while attending the 2012 National Association of Professional Organizers Conference and Expo. The magazine was launched in January by Stacey Anderson a former Professional Organizer with a number of years of experience.

Getting Organized Magazine sets itself apart from other magazines. Other magazines may touch on the topic organization but this magazine is fully engulfed in storage and organization from front to back.

Getting Organized Magazine offers product solutions and step-by-step instructions that work. The layout is simple, yet eye-catching with pictures that draw you in to read the articles. While the magazine is filled with information it is kept simple so not to overwhelm you. It’s what we as professional organizers always say – keep it simple.

The tagline for the magazine is “Treat Yourself to Some Sanity” and it lives up to its promise. When you read the magazine you feel like you can actually use the advice and tips in every article. The magazine is available in a print or digital version and distributed quarterly. Learn more about Getting Organized Magazine at http://www.gettingorganizedmagazine.com

Happy reading!
Diane

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Reusable tote and grocery bags are here to stay. If you’re someone who is wondering how to keep your reusable bags organized, look no further. The Tote Buddy is the world’s first reusable bag organizer. It neatly holds a pile of reusable bags, keeping them nearby and handy for every shopping trip. Store your reusable bags or totes in the Tote Buddy and then place the Tote Buddy in your trunk. You’ll be ready for your next shopping trip – even it is last minute.

The Tote Buddy includes an interior pocket for coupons, a cell phone, car keys, grocery list, etc. It is available in five patterns and colors to match you style.

The Tote Buddy is an easy way to begin using reusable - it’s a beautiful addition to any grocery shopping trip and helps put the happy back into shopping! The Tote Buddy makes going green easy! The Tote Buddy is made in the USA.

For more information on the Tote Buddy go to http://thetotebuddy.com

Happy shopping!
Diane

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What sets these sturdy, fabric covered storage boxes apart is their hidden flexible storage compartments. The compartments pop back in and out of

place when needed and then not needed. The pop-outs form a square or rectangular compartment in the corners of the box. Pop out just one, two, three, or all four compartments depending on your box and storage needs. When you bring home a Bento™ box it’s like bringing home multiple boxes within a larger box but the smaller “boxes” (aka compartments) disappear when not needed – how great is that!

The sleek and stylish Bento™ boxes are so attractive they can be used at home and at the office. Wherever you use your Bento™ boxes they can change configurations as your needs change. Go from toys to crafts, or college to home office. Bento™ can stay with you all the way.

“Bento™ toppers” are also available. These tops can be used as a tray at the top of the box or as a lid to cover the box. Either way makes it easy to stack other Bento™ storage boxes on top of one another.

If style is what you are looking for, stack graduated sizes of Bento™ boxes on top of one another and consider alternating coordinating colors or patterns such as solid color Bento™ boxes with patterned Bento™ boxes. Your stack of stylish boxes will look just like that – stylish boxes, not storage and organizational boxes.

Prices for the Bento™ boxes range from $8.99 to $25.99. Currently the Bento™ boxes are available at Rubbermaid.com, Target, Joanne’s, Fred Meyer, Amazon.com, and Macy’s.com. Please note that Target does offer some exclusive colors and patterns like the one pictured at the top.

Click for more information on Rubbermaid’s Bento™ boxes.

Happy Bento™-ing!
Diane